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CWC 295 Jackson vs Dravezesdi PBP Commentary |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the featherweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 48 wins and 31 losses; David Morrison! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 17 wins and 21 losses; Darian Cruz!
The judges for this bout are Johanna Lukiainen, Arvi Lind and Tarja Halkonen.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Cruz misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Morrison half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Morrison stuffs the takedown.
Cruz feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Morrison (0) vs (2) Cruz
Cruz slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Morrison (0) vs (5) Cruz
Morrison's coaches at New York Public Gym have been working on his defensive grappling in preparation for this fight so let's see if he can get out of this tricky position.
Morrison tries to bench press Cruz off him but Cruz keeps the position.
Morrison is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Cruz's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Morrison trying to control from the bottom.
Morrison is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Morrison really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
The fighters are battling for position here. Morrison manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Morrison wants to sweep but no luck.
Cruz trying to control the position from guard on top but Morrison is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Cruz seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Cruz got a little sloppy there for a moment and Morrison has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Cruz has managed to get both his arms back between Morrison's legs - danger averted.
Cruz tries to free his leg and advance position but Morrison is retaining full guard.
Cruz drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Cruz jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cruz stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Morrison swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Morrison is trying to control the position but Cruz postures up.
Cruz passes Morrison's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Morrison moves into full guard.
Morrison looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Cruz trying to control the position from guard on top but Morrison is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Morrison looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Cruz tries to free his leg and advance position but Morrison is retaining full guard.
Morrison wants to sweep but no luck.
Morrison trying to keep a closed guard but Cruz is proving a slippery customer.
Morrison manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Cruz manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Morrison (2) vs (5) Cruz
Morrison avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Cruz working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Morrison has passed into half guard!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Morrison with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Morrison trying to control from half guard but Cruz is working away.
Cruz tries to get to full guard but Morrison has control of the leg.
Morrison is taking a breather. Cruz says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Cruz tries to get to full guard but Morrison has control of the leg.
Morrison wants to control but Cruz is keeping him busy.
Morrison is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Cruz! Score +3 for passing guard: Morrison (5) vs (5) Cruz
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Morrison mounts Cruz! Really nice guard pass there!
Cruz working to try and regain half guard.
Cruz regains half guard.
Cruz makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Cruz.
Morrison sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Cruz's guard.
Morrison wants to pass the guard but Cruz is defending well.
Morrison is keen to just control but Cruz is a slippery customer.
Cruz wants to get back to full guard.
Cruz is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Morrison's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Morrison's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Morrison (5) vs (9) Cruz
That's six minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here.
Well, with Cruz on his back, surely it's only a matter of time before Morrison is tapping out... Can he escape the position?
Morrison is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Cruz.
Morrison is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Cruz gets his way!
Morrison is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Cruz doesn't have the hooks in and Morrison manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Morrison (7) vs (9) Cruz
Cruz is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Morrison stopping the sweep attempt from Cruz.
Morrison not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Cruz wants to improve his position but instead Morrison has moved into half guard.
Cruz is trying to get back to full guard.
Cruz is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Morrison pulls his head out easily.
Morrison wants to take a breather but Cruz is having none of it.
Morrison perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Cruz tries to roll over but Morrison keeps him under control.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Cruz is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Morrison's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Morrison's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Morrison (7) vs (13) Cruz
Cruz is hanging on to Morrison's back as he tries to escape.
Cruz is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Cruz keeps control of the position as Morrison tries to break free.
Morrison is trying to roll into a better position but Cruz has get a rear naked choke and Morrison is forced to tap out! This one is allllll over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 8:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Darian Cruz!
An out of breath Darian Cruz thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career. |
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